Where to watch Bicycle Thieves (1948) tonight
Bicycle Thieves (1948) runs 1 h 29 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 8.2 from 2,800 TMDB members. Unemployed Antonio is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. However on his first day, his bicycle—essential to his work—gets stolen. His job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his son, Antonio combs the city, becoming desperate for justice.
- Runtime
- 1 h 29 min — ends 9:29 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- July 21, 1948
- TMDB rating
- 8.2 / 10 from 2,800 votes
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Starring
- Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carell, Gino Saltamerenda
- Language
- Italian
- Original title
- Ladri di biciclette
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Bicycle Thieves?
- Bicycle Thieves is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Bicycle Thieves rated?
- Bicycle Thieves is rated NR in the US.
- Is Bicycle Thieves a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Bicycle Thieves?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads), Amazon MX Player (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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